Thermostats... You guys are funny.
The only thing in my place with a thermostat is the oven.
When it gets cold we wear sweaters and warm robes. When it gets a bit too cold, we turn on a heater in the particular room that we're in... Sucks when you have to go to the bathroom
A heating system that keeps the whole house at a particular temperature seems to be a bit of a waste... But I admit it is comfy. Comfort comes at a cost.
As for cooling off, it can be a pain, but in my place there is a window on the East side and all others are on the West side... Open one in either side and air flows, cooling everywhere it passes. On top of that, we use external blinds that can filter out most sun light and still let air through, helping a bit more in preventing warming up the place.
If you have lots of kids, buy a hair trimmer and do it to them yourself. At 8€ a head, that trimmer pays for itself in less than 4 months. Don't cut your own hair...
Invest in a good set of tools and fix and maintain the stuff around your home. No need to call a plumber to exchange a faucet or just replace a part that is making it leak.
YouTube helps if you're unsure about how things work.
In electronics, research is the main word. But don't overdo it or you'll end up not buying anything, because the next best thing is always just around the corner. I never go for the latest and shiniest gadgets, because you'll be paying a premium for the novelty.
Also, don't go for the cheapest crap. It's not worth the frustration that comes afterward.
My main advice is to look at the expected duration of what you're buying and see if it's worth the price per year.
From light bulbs, to furniture, to clothing.
Some time ago, I bought a pouch for my keys, it cost something like 3€. Lasted 3 years. Then I got a damn good one for 30€... 3 years later, it's still looking like new... But it should last 30 years, if it's going to be worth it. (Of course, the time you spend looking for a replacement should also get factored in). I took a gamble here...but I hope it will pay off.
The only thing in my place with a thermostat is the oven.
When it gets cold we wear sweaters and warm robes. When it gets a bit too cold, we turn on a heater in the particular room that we're in... Sucks when you have to go to the bathroom
A heating system that keeps the whole house at a particular temperature seems to be a bit of a waste... But I admit it is comfy. Comfort comes at a cost.
As for cooling off, it can be a pain, but in my place there is a window on the East side and all others are on the West side... Open one in either side and air flows, cooling everywhere it passes. On top of that, we use external blinds that can filter out most sun light and still let air through, helping a bit more in preventing warming up the place.
If you have lots of kids, buy a hair trimmer and do it to them yourself. At 8€ a head, that trimmer pays for itself in less than 4 months. Don't cut your own hair...
Invest in a good set of tools and fix and maintain the stuff around your home. No need to call a plumber to exchange a faucet or just replace a part that is making it leak.
YouTube helps if you're unsure about how things work.
In electronics, research is the main word. But don't overdo it or you'll end up not buying anything, because the next best thing is always just around the corner. I never go for the latest and shiniest gadgets, because you'll be paying a premium for the novelty.
Also, don't go for the cheapest crap. It's not worth the frustration that comes afterward.
My main advice is to look at the expected duration of what you're buying and see if it's worth the price per year.
From light bulbs, to furniture, to clothing.
Some time ago, I bought a pouch for my keys, it cost something like 3€. Lasted 3 years. Then I got a damn good one for 30€... 3 years later, it's still looking like new... But it should last 30 years, if it's going to be worth it. (Of course, the time you spend looking for a replacement should also get factored in). I took a gamble here...but I hope it will pay off.
